Quality Control Lab Technician

Innophos is recruiting for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at our Geismar, Louisiana chemical plant. The Lab Tech position is responsible for performing all raw material, in-process, and finished product testing for products produced at the Geismar plant. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing daily calibration checks, running references, evaluating the validity of the data, entering data into log books and LIMS software programs, and preparing CoA’s for bulk shipments.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing daily calibration checks
• Running references
• Entering data into log books, LIMS software programs
• Prepare and release CoA's for bulk shipments
• Catch samples at various sites throughout the plant

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline preferred
• Prior QC experience beneficial

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and accurately perform analytical methods
• Possess a fundamental understanding of mathematics and understand the nature of analytical calculations
• Must be computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and LIMS software

Must be able to:

• Safely handle corrosive and toxic chemicals
• Safely work alone when necessary
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion
• Maintain a clean work area
• Visually make color comparisons and identify the presence of foreign materials
• Interact professionally with supervisors/production employees in busy lab environment
• Use good documentation skills/organizational skills to record lab results
• Must have a good attendance record
• Must be able to work rotating shift schedule, weekends, holidays, and vacation relief
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).